INSANITY WORKOUT starting feb. 17 , 2013!!

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  • AngelsInThighHighs
    AngelsInThighHighs Posts: 247 Member
    Just finished Month 1 today :D going into recovery week then on to Month 2!!!! Goood luck!!!! :D
  • cairee
    cairee Posts: 95 Member
    Just finished Month 1 today :D going into recovery week then on to Month 2!!!! Goood luck!!!! :D

    Yay! good job!

    rest day today, so no insanity just a walk/run with the dog.
  • Lostone31
    Lostone31 Posts: 57
    Finished my last workout of week 3 and have been kind of out of it the past week. I feel waaaaay better after getting my vitamin supplements that I havent had for a week. Hope next week will be better.

    I also started strong lifts 5x5, but I sort of refuse to start at the beginning weight.... So I found my close to 5rep maxes and have started working my way up from that. My bench is more than my squats :(
  • julesxo
    julesxo Posts: 422 Member
    Finished week 6 today!!! If anyone is looking for support and motivation along the way feel free to add me :)
  • Justjamie0418
    Justjamie0418 Posts: 1,065 Member
    So, something has been going on with me lately.. I have been getting Migranes right when I first wake up, and I feel so TIRED. My body feels weak. I think I really need to start eating my workout calories back or something. It could be TOM coming too, I don't know. I did cardio abs and the warm up to max cardio conditioning (bc my disk still isn't fixed for pure cardio) I feel like a slacker.
  • Shelleben82
    Shelleben82 Posts: 483 Member
    So, something has been going on with me lately.. I have been getting Migranes right when I first wake up, and I feel so TIRED. My body feels weak. I think I really need to start eating my workout calories back or something. It could be TOM coming too, I don't know. I did cardio abs and the warm up to max cardio conditioning (bc my disk still isn't fixed for pure cardio) I feel like a slacker.

    its funny you mentioned TOM and that dang headache, same thing happened to me on the first 2 days. But i just did the best i could with it all..... i eat back my calories but i try to stay under a couple hundred but sometimes i just FAIL lol..... have you tried googling the pure cardio? i know theres some videos on VIMEO that i've had to search for because im borrowing the dvds and there was a couple not in the box... Dont feel like a slacker, the fact that you ARE moving and making the effort -vs- nothing at all is awesome in itself. Especially if TOM is in the forecast...
  • Justjamie0418
    Justjamie0418 Posts: 1,065 Member
    I guess I am getting a little discouraged too, when I was working out at the gym and doing p90x I was only eating about 1200-1400 calories and under 30 g of fat... I was seeing weight loss. Now I'm doing insanity RELIGIOUSLY and the scale is barely moving and it ALWAYS moves fast at first because I am going from 2000+ calories a day to 1200. I know slow and steady and that a lot of people don't notice a lot of weight loss on the scale but it's just a thing for me. My body fights back so hard when I get under 170. I don't know why because 170 isn't that small.
  • accoladeuk
    accoladeuk Posts: 13
    just finished day 9 today ready for day 10 tomorrow :)

    no weight loss yet, but feel leaner and fitter. I dont have a heart rate monitor. But I push myself as much as I can. So I'm not overly concerned about tracking my calories burned. Im eating healthy every day and working hard so thats enough for my piece of mind.

    Well done to everyone who is cracking on with the program :)
  • cairee
    cairee Posts: 95 Member
    finished day 8 cardio power and resistance. I am just loving Insanity! Im down an inch off my waist already! (now if only my butt would shrink....)
  • lqmustang
    lqmustang Posts: 125 Member
    Ahh, a beloved rest day today. I think today is the first day I've completely taken off from some sort of workout in over a month. Yesterday I did insane abs and plyo circuit.

    Jamie, have you been tracking your measurements? Many people that don't see much movement on the scale will still see improvements in their measurements and that will tell you what you are doing is working! The scale can and often does lie. Don't let the scale get you discouraged! Also a sudden jump from 2000 cals to 1200 cals a day is huge and your body could be rebelling against just a large change. Maybe try 1600-1800 for a week or two and see if that helps. Personally I am still seeing some weight come off at 1900-2100 per day.
  • stmcfred
    stmcfred Posts: 78 Member
    I'm on Week 2. Cardio Power & Resistance. I'm also adding in some P90x starting Tuesday (waiting on my dvd's to get here)

    I've heard a lot of people saying they gained weight the first week. How did all off you girls (and guys!) do??

    I'm currently doing a weight loss challenge and tomorrow is my weigh in so I'm super nervous. Since I don't do just Insanity I'm hoping I didn't gain. I run (25+ miles a week) as well as Jillian Michaels extreme shed and shred.
  • Justjamie0418
    Justjamie0418 Posts: 1,065 Member
    Today was measurement day. I lost 1 in on my waist, .5 in on my thighs, 1.5 accrossvmy bust/chest, my belly, and hips stayed the same, and my bicep gained a. 5 inch??? Im starting week three tomorrow super excited to do the fit test. Today is my rest day but because I kinda slacked yesterdat and ate bad food today, Im going in an hour early and hitting the elliptical.
  • Lostone31
    Lostone31 Posts: 57
    tomorrow is going to determine how I will continue to do Insanity with strong lifts... my arms are too small at 14 5/8 inches. I want them between 18-20 in like in high school. I dont want to be scrawny. My chest is at 43 in and I want it at 48 again.

    I would like to not only look strong, but actually be strong.
  • MeganDominique
    MeganDominique Posts: 229 Member
    Today was measurement day. I lost 1 in on my waist, .5 in on my thighs, 1.5 accrossvmy bust/chest, my belly, and hips stayed the same, and my bicep gained a. 5 inch??? Im starting week three tomorrow super excited to do the fit test. Today is my rest day but because I kinda slacked yesterdat and ate bad food today, Im going in an hour early and hitting the elliptical.

    Lol my biceps went up too! There getting toned don't worry :) it's all the push-ups. And see you are losing but your body might be retaining water weight from the muscles . Don't stress about it focus on measurements :)
    Ps Tom and migraines was the same for me and my cousin we did an Internet search and found it happens do to hard excersie / pushing your body. Next month it shouldn't happen you'll be used to it . Keep pressing play :)
  • MeganDominique
    MeganDominique Posts: 229 Member
    tomorrow is going to determine how I will continue to do Insanity with strong lifts... my arms are too small at 14 5/8 inches. I want them between 18-20 in like in high school. I dont want to be scrawny. My chest is at 43 in and I want it at 48 again.

    I would like to not only look strong, but actually be strong.

    Lift! It's gonna take awhile to get there but lift ! Let us know if you keep on with insanity or not :)
  • MeganDominique
    MeganDominique Posts: 229 Member
    I'm on Week 2. Cardio Power & Resistance. I'm also adding in some P90x starting Tuesday (waiting on my dvd's to get here)

    I've heard a lot of people saying they gained weight the first week. How did all off you girls (and guys!) do??

    I'm currently doing a weight loss challenge and tomorrow is my weigh in so I'm super nervous. Since I don't do just Insanity I'm hoping I didn't gain. I run (25+ miles a week) as well as Jillian Michaels extreme shed and shred.
    The only gain you'd have would be water retention, if you have one it'll fall off as soon as your body gets used to it :)
  • MeganDominique
    MeganDominique Posts: 229 Member
    finished day 8 cardio power and resistance. I am just loving Insanity! Im down an inch off my waist already! (now if only my butt would shrink....)
    My tummy got smaller too :)! My butt seems to be getting bigger /toned tho :/ haha
  • MeganDominique
    MeganDominique Posts: 229 Member
    Ahh, a beloved rest day today. I think today is the first day I've completely taken off from some sort of workout in over a month. Yesterday I did insane abs and plyo circuit.
    Rest days are so nice hope you enjoyed it :)!
  • Shelleben82
    Shelleben82 Posts: 483 Member
    one more day and im in recovery week!!! i suppose i should've kept better track of my measurements & will do so now! but im 8lbs down in the month and im proud! i felt like i wasnt going to lose cause i had my TOM recently and weighed in just before so i felt discouraged(big mistake) but now its over and can see my real weight loss. My legs are completely toned, no more jiggle and my arms are larger but i have muscle tone!!! :bigsmile:
  • lqmustang
    lqmustang Posts: 125 Member
    Today was measurement day. I lost 1 in on my waist, .5 in on my thighs, 1.5 accrossvmy bust/chest, my belly, and hips stayed the same, and my bicep gained a. 5 inch??? Im starting week three tomorrow super excited to do the fit test. Today is my rest day but because I kinda slacked yesterdat and ate bad food today, Im going in an hour early and hitting the elliptical.

    Way to go Jamie! The measurements are definitely where it's at! Good luck on your fit test!

    Jason
  • squashyhelen
    squashyhelen Posts: 143 Member
    Ok, I've totally been bad. I'm only day 10 of Insanity (not counting the off day). However, I have been trying to also get the most out of my money that was spent on the gym membership - going to my favorite Zumba, Sculpt, Step, Kickbox, and Kangoo classes. So squeezing in Insanity whenever I can. I had to a few days off, though, because first the arches of one foot, then the other foot, then one shin, then the other shin started hurting. Probably was over-stressing it. However, I have really seen a difference in my abs - I think it's due to insanity as the abs are always so much more pronounced after inanity.

    So I do plan on doing a session tonight (after Kickbox class) - it's going to Cardio Power & Resistance. Bit scared ... but it WILL HAPPEN!
  • buellbabe76
    buellbabe76 Posts: 4
    I would like your guys' opinions on something. I have never been much of a "snacker" throughout the day. So trying to follow the nutrition guide, I find it hard to eat the 5 meals a day. (Even with having smaller lunch and dinners that I am used to.) I never used to eat breakfast (BAD, i know!) so with eating breakfast now, im usually not hungry until lunch. Same with between lunch and dinner. I can't decide if I should force myself to eat even when I'm not the slightest bit hungry just to meet my calorie goal for the day. I know that I need more calories than I am eating to keep up with Insanity, but I don't like having to make myself eat just because "I'm supposed to." Any opinions? Thanks! :]
  • lqmustang
    lqmustang Posts: 125 Member
    Ok, I've totally been bad. I'm only day 10 of Insanity (not counting the off day). However, I have been trying to also get the most out of my money that was spent on the gym membership - going to my favorite Zumba, Sculpt, Step, Kickbox, and Kangoo classes. So squeezing in Insanity whenever I can. I had to a few days off, though, because first the arches of one foot, then the other foot, then one shin, then the other shin started hurting. Probably was over-stressing it. However, I have really seen a difference in my abs - I think it's due to insanity as the abs are always so much more pronounced after inanity.

    So I do plan on doing a session tonight (after Kickbox class) - it's going to Cardio Power & Resistance. Bit scared ... but it WILL HAPPEN!

    Damn you fit a lot into a day! Good shoes are important for all that jumping around with insanity, but with all the other programs you are doing I'd say the soreness is more likely from overexertion. I did cardio power today, great workout!
  • lqmustang
    lqmustang Posts: 125 Member
    I would like your guys' opinions on something. I have never been much of a "snacker" throughout the day. So trying to follow the nutrition guide, I find it hard to eat the 5 meals a day. (Even with having smaller lunch and dinners that I am used to.) I never used to eat breakfast (BAD, i know!) so with eating breakfast now, im usually not hungry until lunch. Same with between lunch and dinner. I can't decide if I should force myself to eat even when I'm not the slightest bit hungry just to meet my calorie goal for the day. I know that I need more calories than I am eating to keep up with Insanity, but I don't like having to make myself eat just because "I'm supposed to." Any opinions? Thanks! :]

    I think it is important to get enough nutrition when doing a program such as insanity, but you also gotta listen to your body as well. How much are you eating now? I wouldn't recommend forcing yourself to eat, but I think as you progress deeper into the insanity program you'll find that you need to fuel your body more to get thru the intense workouts. Personally I am often way under my calorie goal on heavy insanity days as I burn 500-800 cals a day. That's quite a bit of food to eat back and unless I splurge on something like wings or pizza(almost never) I don't come close to eating all that back. At to breakfast I usually don't eat much of anything till late morning. I do my insanity workout early and other than water don't want anything in my stomach before I get started!
  • lqmustang
    lqmustang Posts: 125 Member
    Ahh, a beloved rest day today. I think today is the first day I've completely taken off from some sort of workout in over a month. Yesterday I did insane abs and plyo circuit.
    Rest days are so nice hope you enjoyed it :)!


    Yes it was thank you! Made up for it today with a double workout doing both cardio power and upper body weight training.
  • Rwhite606
    Rwhite606 Posts: 8
    I always check out this website before starting a new fitness program - www.topfitnesssites.com - My personal favourite is p90x because it's hard enough that you know your getting results but not so hard that you give up after a few days
  • Justjamie0418
    Justjamie0418 Posts: 1,065 Member
    OMG!!!!! I did the second fit test and blew that baby out of the freakin water! WOO HOO! and I lost an inch in my belly..like overnight (after my rest and day I ate a friggen cupcake.. go figure)

    eta my day1 fit test compared to todays!
    Day one Day 2
    Switch kicks 64 /// 80
    Power jacks 35 /// 48
    Power knees 70 /// 82..I think If I remember right!
    Power jumps 25 /// 34
    Globe jumps 6/// 9
    Suicide jumps 10 / // 14
    Push up jacks 3+15 normal pushups/// 14 PUSHUPJACKS!! and 10 normal pushups
    Low plank 40/// 45
  • brownie0424
    brownie0424 Posts: 31 Member
    OMG!!!!! I did the second fit test and blew that baby out of the freakin water! WOO HOO! and I lost an inch in my belly..like overnight (after my rest and day I ate a friggen cupcake.. go figure)

    eta my day1 fit test compared to todays!
    Day one Day 2
    Switch kicks 64 /// 80
    Power jacks 35 /// 48
    Power knees 70 /// 82..I think If I remember right!
    Power jumps 25 /// 34
    Globe jumps 6/// 9
    Suicide jumps 10 / // 14
    Push up jacks 3+15 normal pushups/// 14 PUSHUPJACKS!! and 10 normal pushups
    Low plank 40/// 45

    Great Improvement!
  • anitbit
    anitbit Posts: 8 Member
    Hi- what is the insanity workout and where do I find it?

    I started befit in 90 on youtube a week ago but I feel I need more cardio so I am looking for something else to try.

    Thanks.
  • MercedesUmp
    MercedesUmp Posts: 1 Member
    My insanity is coming tomorrow so im starting on thursday, i plan on doing AM sessions so my matabolism will burn all day. You can always look to me for support, im going 120 days at least. its the push i need to break my platue.

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